SAMHSA Announces Emergency Grants To Address Mental & Addiction Disorders During COVID-19

On April 1, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced they are accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2020 Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19 (Emergency COVID-19). SAMHSA recognizes there are currently 57.8 million Americans living with mental and/or addiction disorders. The current national crisis of COVID-19 is expected to increase the number of individuals who struggle with mental health and addiction including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. As a result, SAMHSA plans to issue 60 grants of up to $2 million per State or up . . .